1 Corinthians 7:8

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:8

BSB

Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

AKJV

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

CPDV

But I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them, if they would remain as they are, just as I also am.

ERV

But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

NHEB

But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.

SMT

And I say to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they remain also as I.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:8

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:8

Summary

Unmarried should remain single if possible

Event

Paul commends remaining unmarried

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD